The Leakey family made a significant find in 1959 with the discovery of Australopithecus boisei. Why was this discovery so important?
A) it demonstrated that the earliest hominids were living in Europe
B) it demonstrated that early hominids were present in East Africa, not just South Africa
C) because it only took two years to find
D) it proved South Africa was the only place in Africa to find evidence of early hominids

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The discovery of Australopithecus boisei by the Leakey family in 1959 was important because it provided evidence that early hominids were present in East Africa, expanding the understanding of hominid distribution beyond South Africa.

The Leakey Family Made a Significant Find in 1959 with the Discovery